Back in the old Solaris 7 website (before it shut down), Master Arminas created an AISHB (As It Should Have Been) version of the 95-ton Executioner Omnimech. His vision for an improved Executioner included dropping the fixed MASC and the jump jets from the base chassis, mounting jump jets as configuration demands,and using Endo-Steel instead of Ferro-Fibrous to further save weight, as Master Arminas believes that a 95-ton assault 'mech with a 4/6 movement is reasonably mobile enough as it is for its weight, with the MASC and fixed jump jets as more of a hindrance rather than a benefit.

His design inspired me to create my own "improved" version, albeit with my own "Snowjeepney AISHB" twist. In my opinion, the fixed MASC and jump jets gives the Executioner its identifying features; but at 95 tons, those features ate up too much tonnage and space.

My solution? Put the Executioner on a diet and drop its weight down to 85 tons; now the jump jets weigh only half as much, and the MASC is one ton lighter. Also, the 13.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor fits better with the tonnage, as the drop in weight results in better armor coverage. Furthermore, I rearranged the crits so that weapons could also be installed on the head and the center torso; that is more or less due to my personal preference.

Overall, these changes increased the pod space from 26.5 tons to 32.5 tons, which is the same as the Warhawk (except that the 7 extra heat sinks are replaced with MASC and jump jets). Now, onto the configurations...

The Prime configuration of the features a Gauss Rifle on its left arm and a pair of ER Large Lasers on its right arm, just like the originial Executioner Prime. However, these long-range weapons are now backed up by an ER Medium Laser on each side torso, and a head-mounted ER Small Laser. All the weapons are attached to a targeting computer, making each shot more accurate regardless of range. A total of fifteen double heat sinks help keep waste heat down; though it does not allow for an alpha strike, the main weapons could be fired together without heat issues.

Intended for urban/jungle combat, Configuration A has 3 Large Pulse Lasers, with one per arm, and one on the center torso. An LRM-20 launcher allows it to sandpaper its opponent from afar, while two Machine guns can keep infantry at bay. Finally, a head-mounted Active Probe protects against ambushes. This configuration has seventeen total double heat sinks.

Configuration B has meant to deal with enemies at any range. An ER PPC on the center torso is the main long-range weapon, while the close-range weapons consists of an LB 20-X autocannon on the left arm and a trio of Medium Pulse Lasers on the right arm. An Anti-Missile System protects against indirect fire, while sixteen double heat sinks help keep waste heat at managable levels.

Configuration C is a mobile fire-support design, with an Artemis-guided LRM-20 launcher and a Gauss Rifle as its main weapons, with each was given its own three-ton bin. These are backed up by a trio of ER Medium Lasers. The Gauss Rifle and the ER Medium Lasers are tied to a targeting computer for improved accuracy,while an ECM and an Anti-Missile System provide additional defence.

Configuration D features a pair of ER PPCs, one per side torso, as the primary hole-punchers, supported by three Medium Pulse Lasers on each arm, an SRM-6 launcher on the right torso, and a head-mounted Small Pulse Laser. Five additional double heat sinks are included to help control waste heat.

An all-energy variant, Configuration E features four Large Pulse Lasers as its main weapons, backed up by a flamer to counter any enemy infantry. Twenty-one double heat sinks are installed as well.

Configuration F has each arm mounted with an ATM-9 launcher paired with an ER Large Laser for long-range support. A Heavy Medium Laser on each side torso provides close-in support, and a Small Pulse Laser rounds out the armament. Furthermore, there was enough room to add in an Anti-Missile System. Seventeen double heat sinks to keep waste heat in check.

Configuration G features several experimental technologies, with a Streak-LRM 20 launcher on the left arm and an ER PPC on the center torso as its long-range weapons, and six ER Medium Lasers on the right arm. All these weapons (except the LRM) are tied into a Targeting Computer, and a Watchdog C.E.W.S provides electronic warfare support. Finally, three more double heat sinks were added to help deal with the waste heat.

Configuration H is designed in the same vein as Configuration C, with an Artemis-guided LRM-20 mounted on the left arm, and a HAG-20 on the right arm. Backing up these long-range weapons are a Heavy Large Laser and an ER Medium Laser. The HAG and the Lasers are tied to a three-ton targeting computer for improved accuracy. Two more double heat sinks help keep waste heat under manageable levels, while a Light Active Probe protects against ambushes.

Configuration I is a double-edged sword; on one hand, it is quite powerful at any range, but has a high heat load at the same time. A trio of ER Large Lasers are its main long-range weapons, while a pair of Improved Heavy Large Lasers are meant for close-range combat. A Supercharger allows for speed bursts up to 100 km/h when combined with MASC, while an ECM Suite helps protect against enemy electronics. Finally, twenty-three total double heat sinks are mounted in the chassis.

Configuration K is based of the Kodiak 2 battlemech, with a center-torso mounted ER Large Laser as the main long-range weapon. The rest of the armaments include an Ultra AC/20 on the right side torso, a Streak SRM-6 on the left side torso, and a pair of ER Medium Lasers on each arm. A Supercharger was installed as well for additional speed bursts, and seventeen double heat sinks help keep waste heat under managable levels.

Configuration P has a HAG-30 and an LRM-15 launcher for long-range attacks, supported by three Heavy Medium Lasers for close-range combat. Also featured in this configuration is the Plasma Cannon, which is highly effective against enemy infantry. This configuration has seventeen double heat sinks.

There you have it, folks! The Snowjeepney AISHB version of the Executioner, still just as mobile like before, but now has less "fat" and more "muscle". Once again, thank you for checking this out, and review are most welcome.